Microsoft’s $1.5B funding for G42 signals growing US-China rift

techcrunch.com As the Gulf region gains growing strategic importance in the tech war between the U.S. and China, Microsoft makes a big move into one of its oil-rich countries. On Monday…

Lenin Revised

nakedcapitalism.com Yves here. We were among those to point out, relatively early, that Russia would dictate terms when the Ukraine war ended. But John Helmer was first to recognize that…

What China’s central bank and Costco shoppers have in common

economist.com Gold has always held an allure. The earliest civilisations used it for jewellery; the first forms of money were forged from it. For centuries kings clamoured to get their…

Russia's saber-rattling against neighbor risks drawing China's ire

newsweek.com Russian saber-rattling against Kazakhstan for failing to back Moscow's war on Ukraine risks angering China and further destabilizing the central Asian region, according to a…

Newsguard downgrades credibility scores for New York Times, GB News and Daily Star

pressgazette.co.uk News publisher rating company Newsguard has downgraded its credibility score for The New York Times, removing the perfect rating the title held since Newsguard first…

US Army's power to rapidly defeat enemies may be a thing of the past

businessinsider.com By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on…

US Helps Pro-Ukraine Media Run A Fog Machine Of War: Lee Fang

zerohedge.com US Helps Pro-Ukraine Media Run A Fog Machine Of War: Lee Fang Authored by Lee Fang via RealClear Investigations and LeeFang.com, Ukraine’s American-backed fight against…

Russia Now Says It Expects 'Unconditional Capitulation Of Zelensky Regime' Before Peace

zerohedge.com Russia Now Says It Expects 'Unconditional Capitulation Of Zelensky Regime' Before Peace Ukrainian cities and especially the country's energy infrastructure have been getting…

Crippling mortgages and £16 olive oil: how much have UK prices risen in the past two years?

theguardian.com Two years ago, a two-litre bottle of supermarket olive oil cost about £7. Step into your local branch today and that same bottle will set you back more than £16. Grab a…

China Has Helped Russia Boost Arms Production, U.S. Says

wsj.com Beijing’s support is helping Russia at a critical stage in the Ukraine war, officials say.

How Turkish Sanctions Against Israel Will Impact Bilateral Trade

zerohedge.com How Turkish Sanctions Against Israel Will Impact Bilateral Trade Via Middle East Eye Turkey’s decision to halt the export of 54 products to Israel in response to its war on…

The News Media Has Helped Normalize Hamas

newsweek.com As a former foreign correspondent in the Middle East, I've frequently found myself defending the industry with Israelis who charge media bias. But as I observe the…

Russia's army is now 15% bigger than when it invaded Ukraine, says US general

businessinsider.com A Russian soldier launching missiles toward Ukrainian positions in Donetsk. Russian Defense Ministry/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images Russia's army has grown bigger despite…

Alternative browsers report uplift after EU’s DMA choice screen mandate

techcrunch.com A flagship European Union digital market regulation appears to be shaking up competition in the mobile browser market. It’s been a little over a month since the Digital…

Jon Stewart snaps over Gaza

newsweek.com Jon Stewart has hit out at Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war in a scathing monologue, accusing the government of lacking "courage." On Monday night's episode of…

The US-China relationship appears to be warming up, but Russia could still be a sticking point

aol.com None Janet Yellen warned Chinese companies not to give Russia material support in its war against Ukraine. • None Yellen, who is on an official visit to China, is also…

Russia is losing close to 1,000 soldiers in Ukraine every day, but it won't stop relying on mass assaults to brute-force frontline advances: UK intelligence

businessinsider.com Russian soldier launching missile attacks at Ukrainian positions in Donetsk. Russian Defense Ministry / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images Russia's daily losses on the…

German coalition agrees on financing details of hydrogen network

theglobeandmail.com Germany’s ruling coalition on Friday agreed a financing mechanism for the country’s future hydrogen network, extending a deadline for it to be built by five years to 2037…

As Chinese firms launch Mexican operations, managers learn cultural lessons

scmp.com For two distant countries, the attraction goes both ways. Mexico has become a hot destination for Chinese manufacturers heading overseas, and local officials in Mexico are…

Exclusive-U.S. sanctions hamper Russian efforts to repair refineries, sources say

aol.com MOSCOW/LONDON (Reuters) - When engineers at Russian oil firm Lukoil discovered a turbine had broken at their largest refinery on January 4, they quickly realised the problem…

Russia's military is 'almost completely reconstituted' as it goes into overdrive to shore up losses in Ukraine: US official

businessinsider.com Kurt Campbell, now the Deputy Secretary of State, (R) speaks as South Korea's Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Kim Tae-hyo looks on during a news conference at the…

Biden warns Xi Jinping about China's ongoing support for Russia amid Ukraine war

businessinsider.com Xi Jinping and Joe Biden. Getty Images US President Joe Biden and China's leader Xi Jinping spoke in a Tuesday phone call. The leaders discussed global conflicts, including…

Will Germany's wave of strikes stifle economic growth? – DW

dw.com Labor unrest is sweeping across Europe's biggest economy, permeating sectors such as aviation, transportation and health care. How big a blow will this deal to Germany's…